Libby's Graduation/Plot/Character Response

Who is the protagonist in the story?

• Libby

• dad

• son/narrator of story

• mom

What is the main conflict of the story?

• Libby is doing great at the dog training school.

• Libby is struggling with the training school.

• Libby's owner does not want to do the training school.

• Libby is not wanted at home.

Reread paragraphs 1 and 2. What do these paragraphs suggest about the parents?

• They want only what is best for their son.

• They want their son to understand and learn about responsibility.

• They are super strict and do not want their son to fail.

• They will do anything to support their son.

Which detail from the story best supports the idea that the narrator does not want to go to the training lessons?

• "I grudgingly missed a trip to the water park with my best friends for week 4, so I was not the happiest owner at the class."

• "..I had worked extra hard on our homework that week."

• "I had seen Libby bolt across the street once while chasing a squirrel."

• "I think she is part-kangaroo."

What motivates the narrator to continue going to the training classes?

• He wants a dog more than anything.

• He does not want to fail.

• He remembers the deal with his parents about getting Libby.

• He likes watching Libby learn.

Why is the father reluctant in allowing his son to give up on Libby?

• He knows that dogs will improve over time.

• He wants his son to learn that hard work pays off.

• He wants to be right.

• He needs his son to go to the classes.

How does paragraph 20 best contribute to the development of the story?

• it provides a solution to the problem

• it reveals a character change

• it is a turning point

• it introduces a new conflict

In paragraphs 15 through 17 , why does the teacher suggest for the dogs to know the commands of 'stay' and 'come'?

• All other commands are just for fun.

• The best tricks come from these commands.

• These two commands are the hardest ones to learn.

• Knowing these commands could save a life.

What evidence from the text reveals how the father's words and actions affected his son?

• paragraph 22 "My dad put his hand on my shoulder and patted Libby on the head. 'I'm proud of you both.' "

• paragraph 2 " 'The dog will be your responsibility,' Dad warned, '-and not just when it's convenient."

• paragraphs 13 and 14 "When I objected, saying I didn't have enough time because of baseball practice and homework, my dad gave me his serious look. All he said was, 'Remember our deal.' That was enough for me.

• paragraph 11 " 'Dad, she's not getting it,' " I told him a few days later.

Reread paragraph 9. What do the father's words suggest about him?

• He is easily irritated.

• He is ready to get rid of Libby.

• He is very serious.

• He can make a bad situation seem humorous.